USCIS Cuts EAD Validity for Adjustment-of-Status Applicants — From 5 Years Down to 18 Months

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a major rollback of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) validity for individuals with pending Adjustment-of-Status (AOS) applications under INA §245. Effective December 5, 2025, the maximum validity for both initial and renewal EADs — including those already pending or newly filed — will … Continue reading USCIS Cuts EAD Validity for Adjustment-of-Status Applicants — From 5 Years Down to 18 Months